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4 Wednesday, April 24, 1996 Volume 58 Number 74 1: Wellness run planned to help faculty member regain health Bv Lisa Hess S By Lisa Hess Signpost news writer Life is full of busy schedules and constant day-to-day routines. However, once in a while, the rare opportunity to make a difference in someone's life comes along. Weber State University students, faculty and staff are being given one of those rare opportunities during the month of April. One of WSU's faculty members has given 19 years of dedication and devotion to the students of WSU, and now it is the chance for WSU to show appreciation. Myron Davis has served as chairman of the health promotion and human performance department for the last 12 years, and is considered one of the most inno-. vative teachers and leaders in his field. Davis and his wife have worked together as fitness instructors, promoting health and enhancing human performance for individuals of all ages. Each quarter, there are around 60 students who enjoy taking circuit training with them. Davis was diagnosed with cancer 10 years ago, and is now in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant. His sister has been selected as the perfect match to be his donor for the transplant. However, at least $120,000 is required for the transplant, and only $100,000 will be covered by insurance. "I know of many times where Myron has made a significant difference in the lives of students, colleagues and the community. Faculty Senate holds brie f, busy session By John Kase Signpost campus affairs editor Weber State University Faculty Senate members elected a new chairwoman and a vice-chairwoman for 1996-97. The senate also passed seven resolutions in a brief session Thursday.Education professor Judith Mitchell was re-elected as faculty senate chairwoman, and botany associate professor Suzanne I larley was elected as vice-chairwoman. Ballots were collected twice to put 1 larley in thevice-chairwoman position, after a tie with economics professor Richard Alston resulted on the first vote. After the election, President I know of many times where Myron has made a significant difference in the lives of students, colleagues and the community. Now it is important to extend our hand to Myron. -President Paul Thompson y y Now it is important to extend our hand to Myron," WSU President Paul H. Thompson said. In order to help raise the funding for this costly operation, the HPHP Student Leadership Council, faculty, staff and campus recreation department have dedicated a wellness run on Davis' behalf. The wellness run will consist of a 5K run and two mile walk. It is planned for April 26 at 6 p.m. at the WSU sports arena. Registration is $15, and all proceeds will go to the Myron Davis Bone Marrow Fund. "Myron is the kind of professor every student should find. Even with his busy schedule, he goes out of his way to help you. I considerhim a great friend. He's a fighter, and if anyone has the will to live, it's Myron," said Tim Crompton, assistant soccer team coach. Davis is considered by many . of his colleagues to be one of the most competent and innovative teachers and leaders in the field of health promotion and human performance."Myron has definitely been my mentor. When it comes to the vision of encouraging people to live a healthy lifestyle, he's the mas- Paul Thompson reported on the special one-day session of the state legislature last Wednesday. Thompson said the Browning Center will receive $17.5 million for renovation if WSU raises an additional $2 million in non-state funds. Seven issues were addressed and voted on after Thompson's report. .After an amendment was made to discourage the use of colored and goldenrod papers, the first resolution in support of campus recycling passed unanimously. Eugene Bosniak, substituting for an absent Pamela Stenberg, initiated the motion to pass the resolution, much to no one's surprise. See Busy page 5 ter. He's brought leadership and growth to our program," said Joan Thompson, associate professor of nutrition. Davis has received numerous state regional and national awards, citations and recognitions for outstanding teaching, service academic advisement and leadership.Even while facing the pressure and pain of this debilitating illness, Davis continued to try to provide the same level of service he has in the past. "Myron is probably the one of the most dedicated professors. He's always willing to give his time and energy to his students. He is highly respected by professors and other people in his field across the country," said Gary Willden, professor of PE 55 HPER. "Myron goes out of his way to cheer people up. His style is to use a humorous approach and make a point to help people learn," Willden said. "Though you may not know Myron, is there anything more vital in this age then to reach out and do what you can to help a friend or fellow human being in need?" said David Miller, chair See Davis page 3 Crawford reflects on award King's 1961 visit to Utah By John Kase Signpost campus affairs editor At a lecture sponsored by the Weber Historical Society Monday evening, Weber State University associate professor Forrest Crawford shared a brief, but significant and almost unrecognized link between the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s and Utah's history.In the Union Building, Crawford reluctantly acknowledged and displayed the award he was given this year by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission. His work and association with the commission helped make King'sbirthday a recognized holiday in Utah. "The only way I can show my appreciation is to continue working with others toward making a better Weber and a better Utah in the coming vears," Crawford said. .a 7 V F letch? Lane Jacobs (yes, our ASWSU president in disguise) plays at KWCR 88.1The Beat's "Slam & Jam" charity basketball competition atthe Dee Events Center Monday. "It is humbling to be recognized as a leader among equals on this campus and throughout the state." Crawford then recalled a sequence of events he researched, starting with King's visit to the University of Utah in 1961 and ending with the recognition of Jan. 15 as a Utah state holiday. Since the holiday was opposed by people who questioned King's contributions to Utah, Crawford's main motivation was to see if King had actually visited the slate. King was not known very well in the West, and the King Commission had no record of his visit. King's speech on the future of integration took place on the University of Utah campus Jan. 31, 1961. When King's arrival was delayed for an hour, political science professor J. D.Williams made an impromptu speech, which set See King page 5 i ! FRANK DANKWA THE SIGNPOST News: Power of knowledge to be discussed at upcoming symposium. 5ft' page 3 Opinion: PT residents respond to 'heated' issue. See page 4 Sports: Jazz end regular season on high note. See page 0 Special Section: toastbone is here. See special section

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4 Wednesday, April 24, 1996 Volume 58 Number 74 1: Wellness run planned to help faculty member regain health Bv Lisa Hess S By Lisa Hess Signpost news writer Life is full of busy schedules and constant day-to-day routines. However, once in a while, the rare opportunity to make a difference in someone's life comes along. Weber State University students, faculty and staff are being given one of those rare opportunities during the month of April. One of WSU's faculty members has given 19 years of dedication and devotion to the students of WSU, and now it is the chance for WSU to show appreciation. Myron Davis has served as chairman of the health promotion and human performance department for the last 12 years, and is considered one of the most inno-. vative teachers and leaders in his field. Davis and his wife have worked together as fitness instructors, promoting health and enhancing human performance for individuals of all ages. Each quarter, there are around 60 students who enjoy taking circuit training with them. Davis was diagnosed with cancer 10 years ago, and is now in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant. His sister has been selected as the perfect match to be his donor for the transplant. However, at least $120,000 is required for the transplant, and only $100,000 will be covered by insurance. "I know of many times where Myron has made a significant difference in the lives of students, colleagues and the community. Faculty Senate holds brie f, busy session By John Kase Signpost campus affairs editor Weber State University Faculty Senate members elected a new chairwoman and a vice-chairwoman for 1996-97. The senate also passed seven resolutions in a brief session Thursday.Education professor Judith Mitchell was re-elected as faculty senate chairwoman, and botany associate professor Suzanne I larley was elected as vice-chairwoman. Ballots were collected twice to put 1 larley in thevice-chairwoman position, after a tie with economics professor Richard Alston resulted on the first vote. After the election, President I know of many times where Myron has made a significant difference in the lives of students, colleagues and the community. Now it is important to extend our hand to Myron. -President Paul Thompson y y Now it is important to extend our hand to Myron," WSU President Paul H. Thompson said. In order to help raise the funding for this costly operation, the HPHP Student Leadership Council, faculty, staff and campus recreation department have dedicated a wellness run on Davis' behalf. The wellness run will consist of a 5K run and two mile walk. It is planned for April 26 at 6 p.m. at the WSU sports arena. Registration is $15, and all proceeds will go to the Myron Davis Bone Marrow Fund. "Myron is the kind of professor every student should find. Even with his busy schedule, he goes out of his way to help you. I considerhim a great friend. He's a fighter, and if anyone has the will to live, it's Myron," said Tim Crompton, assistant soccer team coach. Davis is considered by many . of his colleagues to be one of the most competent and innovative teachers and leaders in the field of health promotion and human performance."Myron has definitely been my mentor. When it comes to the vision of encouraging people to live a healthy lifestyle, he's the mas- Paul Thompson reported on the special one-day session of the state legislature last Wednesday. Thompson said the Browning Center will receive $17.5 million for renovation if WSU raises an additional $2 million in non-state funds. Seven issues were addressed and voted on after Thompson's report. .After an amendment was made to discourage the use of colored and goldenrod papers, the first resolution in support of campus recycling passed unanimously. Eugene Bosniak, substituting for an absent Pamela Stenberg, initiated the motion to pass the resolution, much to no one's surprise. See Busy page 5 ter. He's brought leadership and growth to our program," said Joan Thompson, associate professor of nutrition. Davis has received numerous state regional and national awards, citations and recognitions for outstanding teaching, service academic advisement and leadership.Even while facing the pressure and pain of this debilitating illness, Davis continued to try to provide the same level of service he has in the past. "Myron is probably the one of the most dedicated professors. He's always willing to give his time and energy to his students. He is highly respected by professors and other people in his field across the country," said Gary Willden, professor of PE 55 HPER. "Myron goes out of his way to cheer people up. His style is to use a humorous approach and make a point to help people learn," Willden said. "Though you may not know Myron, is there anything more vital in this age then to reach out and do what you can to help a friend or fellow human being in need?" said David Miller, chair See Davis page 3 Crawford reflects on award King's 1961 visit to Utah By John Kase Signpost campus affairs editor At a lecture sponsored by the Weber Historical Society Monday evening, Weber State University associate professor Forrest Crawford shared a brief, but significant and almost unrecognized link between the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s and Utah's history.In the Union Building, Crawford reluctantly acknowledged and displayed the award he was given this year by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission. His work and association with the commission helped make King'sbirthday a recognized holiday in Utah. "The only way I can show my appreciation is to continue working with others toward making a better Weber and a better Utah in the coming vears," Crawford said. .a 7 V F letch? Lane Jacobs (yes, our ASWSU president in disguise) plays at KWCR 88.1The Beat's "Slam & Jam" charity basketball competition atthe Dee Events Center Monday. "It is humbling to be recognized as a leader among equals on this campus and throughout the state." Crawford then recalled a sequence of events he researched, starting with King's visit to the University of Utah in 1961 and ending with the recognition of Jan. 15 as a Utah state holiday. Since the holiday was opposed by people who questioned King's contributions to Utah, Crawford's main motivation was to see if King had actually visited the slate. King was not known very well in the West, and the King Commission had no record of his visit. King's speech on the future of integration took place on the University of Utah campus Jan. 31, 1961. When King's arrival was delayed for an hour, political science professor J. D.Williams made an impromptu speech, which set See King page 5 i ! FRANK DANKWA THE SIGNPOST News: Power of knowledge to be discussed at upcoming symposium. 5ft' page 3 Opinion: PT residents respond to 'heated' issue. See page 4 Sports: Jazz end regular season on high note. See page 0 Special Section: toastbone is here. See special section